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BJ04 NYV

2004 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,421 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r lens damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,643 miles

body corrosion

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear registration deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 7 Nov 2017 77,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + deteriorated 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. 155-80-13 (4.1.E.1)

play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,326 miles

33% imbalance on rear service brake application

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,326 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

33% imbalance on rear service brake application

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,316 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight brake judder

Pass 14 May 2009 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,893 miles

Non obligatory mirror cracked †front inner brake pads showing sighns of wear

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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BJ04 NYV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 NYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ04 NYV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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